Legal Help in Disasters

BAMSL is partnering with the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys and Legal Services of Eastern Missouri to provide in-person clinics starting June 9-11 at Chaifetz Arena from 10 - 7 each day.

These in-person clinics will also run June 16-18 and June 23-26.

Attorneys can sign up at this link: https://signup.com/go/YVQJSUF

Starting June 18, Missouri’s judiciary will expand its “Auto Create Case” feature to eight more judicial circuits, providing faster access to newly filed civil cases. This automation allows the system to instantly accept petitions, assign case numbers, and make cases available to attorneys and the public—removing the need for manual processing. Piloted in St. Louis County in October, the feature has gradually rolled out to additional counties, with full statewide implementation expected by next month. While feedback has been positive, attorneys are urged to carefully review filings to avoid errors that could lead to dismissals.

Join us on June 18, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the PLC Building, Training Room A for an Advanced Child Custody CLE designed for family law practitioners handling complex custody cases. This full-day program covers expert evaluations, substance abuse, cultural and bias issues, ethical considerations, mediation, and the evolving role of the Guardian Ad Litem. Attendees will earn 8 CLE hours, including Advanced GAL training, ethics, and diversity & bias credits. Lunch will be provided.

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Join us on June 12 from 12:00–1:00 PM at the BAMSL Bar Center or via Zoom for a special Workers’ Compensation Judicial Panel. Attorneys will have the opportunity to hear directly from judges serving the St. Louis Metropolitan Division of Workers’ Compensation and ask questions about practice and procedure. Panelists include Hon. Suzette Carlisle-Flowers, Hon. Jason Tilley, Hon. Joseph Keaveny, Hon. Cole Rosenblum, Hon. Kathy Hart, and Hon. Edwin Kohner. The discussion will be moderated by Workers’ Compensation Committee Co-Chairs Darin Sorrell and Molly Anderson.

The Bench and Bar Conference will take place from Wednesday, May 28, to Friday, May 30. During this period, the BAMSL Bar Center and staff availability is limited for the duration of Bench & Bar. Normal office staffing will resume on Monday, June 2. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.

Join BAMSL for Rendezvous on the Roof, a free summer celebration for BAMSL members, on Wednesday, July 17 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Enjoy rooftop views from the Four Seasons’ Catering Terrace (8th Floor) while networking with fellow members over drinks and light bites. This exclusive event is the perfect way to relax and connect as we celebrate the summer season. Admission is free for BAMSL members, but space is limited—reserve your spot today!

By Matt Braunel and Nathan Fonda

As Generative AI continues influencing creative industries, the U.S. Copyright Office has provided more guidance—if still case-specific—via a line in the sand: Copyright law protects human creativity, not the computational byproduct of algorithms operating without meaningful human direction.

Read more in the May-June issue of the St. Louis Law Journal, out now!

The Saint Louis Bar Foundation grants annual awards that meet the Foundation’s criteria for innovative projects that address identifiable unmet needs in the community. The typical grant amount is $1,000 with a maximum limit of $5,000. The deadline is June 20, 2025.

With the long Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, it’s time to get started on the summer reading list. In the latest St. Louis Law Journal, Robert Litz recently reviewed the legal thriller “A Terrible Guilt” by Bob Rothman.